External Relations Officer, Geneva (P-4) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

VACANCY NOTICE No. 1802 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 20 October 2011 POST External Relations Officer GRADE P.4* DUTY STATION Geneva COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY 1 January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT Fixed-term of two years with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance after an initial probationary period of one year, which can be extended up to a maximum of two years ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT Cabinet and External Relations (CER) Department DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (See reverse side) Applications from suitably qualified female and male candidates are equally welcome. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 1990 is 62. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered. QUALIFICATIONS Education Master's degree or equivalent in a scientific field, international relations or public administration . Experience At least eight years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in planning, project management and stewardship of functional or administrative units. Experience in external relations/liaison and collaboration with the United Nations system, other international governmental and non-governmental organizations is essential. Demonstrated excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills. Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to negotiate. Good knowledge of the United Nations' system and geopolitics, as well as familiarity with WMO. Other requirements Good knowledge of official sources of information relevant for WMO. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage high-level communications with international organizations , NMHSs governmental officials and other partners. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Maturity of judgement, initiative, ability to plan, organize and manage simultaneously numerous tasks collaboratively with others and with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively share and collect information. Other important personal attributes required are: the highest personal and professional integrity, sense of urgency and responsibility and flexibility. Ability to foster team spirit and maintain good working relations in a multicultural environment. Proven drafting experience. Languages Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of other official languages of the WMO Secretariat would be an advantage. (Note: the working languages of the WMO Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) The Secretary-General may appoint a candidate at a grade below the advertised grade of the post, with the possibility of promotion to that grade within three years of appointment, subject to satisfactory appraisal of performance. SALARY, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER BENEFITS Annual net base salary on initial appointment is US$ 72,373 for staff members with dependants US$ 67,395 for staff members without dependants Annual post adjustment on initial salary is US$ 80,045 for staff members with dependants US$ 68,473 for staff members without dependants This post adjustment, which is subject to change without notice, is paid in addition to the net basic salary. APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made on the WMO Personal History Form which may be obtained from the WMO Secretariat on request or downloaded from the Internet at http://www.wmo.int/vacancies and should be addressed under confidential cover to: The Chief, Human Resources Division, World Meteorological Organization, P.O. Box 2300, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland Do not send your application via multiple routes. Due to the expected volume of applications, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 22 September 2011 * WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION ==================================================== VACANCY NOTICE No. 1802, ANNEX EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER Duties and responsibilities Under the supervision of the Director, Cabinet and External Relations, the incumbent will perform the following duties: (a) Plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of external relations activities with respect to the WMO Strategic Plan under Thrust "Partnership" aiming at the broader use of weather-, climate- and water-related outputs for decision-making and implementation by Members and partner organizations; Collaborate with, and provide assistance to, WMO stakeholders and Secretariat Departments/ Offices to ensure the achievement of the Expected Results set by Congress; Keep abreast of outcomes of relevant major international events, identify trends and make recommendations on sound WMO external relations strategy and promote the implementation of activities consistent with the WMO Strategic and Operating Plan; provide information; prepare documents, reports, correspondence and briefs; Promote and foster cooperation with the United Nations organizations, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, meteorological, hydrological and other relevant societies, as well as with the private sector, in order to enhance the image and visibility of the Organization and the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs); increase recognition of WMO's activities, use of its achievements, and enable resources in fulfilment of WMO Programmes; Provide institutional support to enable meetings of constituent bodies and their working groups to take place according to the requirements of Members, host countries and the WMO Convention, General Regulations and Standing Instructions, particularly by preparing documents, reports and follow-up of the respective sessions, and contribute to keep up to date relevant documentation; Supervise and provide support to the Programme Assistant on matters related to the organization and support of constituent body sessions, elections by correspondence, designation of WMO representatives to meetings of other organizations, and provision of visa support to experts at WMO meetings; Liaise and provide support to the WMO Representative/Coordinator, WMO Liaison Office in New York and the Chief, Joint WMO/EUMETNET Office in Brussels on significant events which are related to the mandate of the Organization; follow up the outcomes of the United Nations General Assembly and other major events and prepare information circulars to WMO Members; Assist in ensuring smooth relations with Member States and Territories, non-Member States, governmental authorities, Permanent Missions in Geneva and other national government agencies; maintain and liaise with external relations offices of international organizations , NMHSs, the private sector, academic institutions and other partners; Provide up-to-date information on WMO for databases of United Nations and other international bodies, Permanent Missions in Geneva and other parties interested in the activities of WMO; liaise with the Communication and Public Affairs Office to ensure productive cooperation with all these parties, especially with regard to joint communication activities; update policy, governance and external relations information for posting on the WMO Website; support comprehensive public relations campaigns; Provide assistance to D/CER in matters of protocol and other areas of responsibility of the CER Department; Carry out other related duties as required.
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